1. Prerequisites *

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:

competences corresponding the final attainment level of secondary school

an active knowledge of

Dutch

a passive knowledge of

Dutch

English

general knowledge of the use of a PC and the Internet

2. Learning outcomes *

Knowledge:
Students know the chemical structure of various materials (metals, plastics and plastic composites). (supports learning outcome 6)
The students can make the link with the chemical structure of materials and the typical behaviour of those materials.(supports learning outcome 6)
The students can translate the needs of a product into materialproperties so the students can choose the right material for the developed product. (supports learning outcome 3)

Students know some processing techniques of a number of materials. (supports learning outcome 6)

Students are able to recognize different construction materials and analyze the technological aspects of existing products. (supports learning outcome 1)

Students are able to make collages and moodboards. (supports learning outcome 10)

Students can demonstrate by means of sketches and physical models that they can use creative techniques to design simple products. (supports learning outcome 10)

Students are able to translate a design into materials and production techniques, combining aspects of human, economical, technological and formal nature. The students can select material for their design. (supports learning outcome 3)

Students can tailor the activities to the schedule of a project. (supports learning outcome 4)

3. Course contents *

knowledge
The chemical structure of the various construction materials is discussed in relation to their typical behavior (eg plastic behavior in metals and the viscoelastic behavior of plastics). The various material properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical and physical) are discussed in relation to material selection for product design.
Introduction to the possibilities and limitations of some simple production and processing techniques

application
Designing simple products. Throughout the design, the student learns to think in terms of the possibilities and limitations of a specific material in combination with a pre-defined production technique. Aspects such as creativity, design, desired finish, durability, manufacturability and reliability are discussed.